Syllabus

Module 1: Various examples of nanoscience found in Nature, History of nanotechnology, Nanoscale and Bonding [4 hours]
Module 2: Surface energy, Mechanisms for reduction of surface energy, Wulff plot, Chemical Potential and Surface Curvature, Oswald ripening, [5 hours]
Module 3: Electrostatic Stabilization, Polymeric stabilization, DLVO theory. [4 hours]
Module 4: Nanoparticles through Nucleation, Growth controlled by diffusion, and surface process, Practical examples of nucleation types [5hours]
Module 5: Colloids, sol-gel process Potential route for nanomaterials synthesis, Dip coating, spin coating, and spray coating.[3 hours]
Module 6: Synthesis and different parameters for developing nanoparticles, Synthesis approaches: Reduction, Microwave refluxing , Hydrothermal, Ultra-sound assisted,Combustion, Mechanochemical, precipitation, and novel route to develop porous nanomaterials. [4 hours]
Module 7: Characterization and properties of nanomaterials. [4]
Module 8: Application of nanomaterials [3]

To aware the importance of nano over micro ceramics/materials

To study different synthesis methods for preparing nanomaterials and its characterization

To understand the effect of nano on different properties and its applications

The course modules are structured in such a way that it would immensely help students aspiring for higher studies

CO1: To gain knowledge on the basic of nanomaterials.
CO2: Apply the theoretical knowledge imparted during the course to carry out synthesis and characterization of materials for independent research and developmental work.
CO3: To apply the knowledge of nanoscience in industry and research.
CO4: To use modern techniques, latest engineering tools and apply skills in industrial as well as research problems.

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A. S. Edelstein, R. C. Cammarata, Nanomaterials: synthesis, properties and applications, CRC Press , 1998

M. A. Ratner and D. Ratner, Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea,, Prentice Hall PTR , 2003

M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith and M. Simmons, Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies,, CRC Press , 2002